FISDAP MEDICAL PRACTICE EXAM
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The pneumonic TICLS stand still for what? - ANSWER-Tone
Interactivnss
Consalability
Treatment for a PT with GI bleeding includes - ANSWER-2 L fluid bolus infusion in
adults, 20 ml/kg in children. High flow 02 and pneumatic anti-shock garments should
be considered
Signs and symptoms of an upper GI bleed - ANSWER-A black, tarry stool(melena)
often indicates an upper GI bleed
Preexisting conditions for HHNK - ANSWER-Often occurs in older patients with type
2 diabetes
Treatment of anaphylaxis - ANSWER-Give Epinephrine to all patients with clinical
signs of shock, airway swelling or difficulty breathing.
Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis - ANSWER-The PT may complain of throat
tightness and dyspnea, stridor, and wheezing may be present. The PT may also
have erythema(redness) and urticaria(hives) and angioedema
Side effects of an ACE inhibitor - ANSWER-Hypertension, edema and CHF
Signs and symptoms of meningitis - ANSWER-Malaise, low grade fever, projectile
vomiting, petechial rash, headache and a stiff neck.
This type of seizure is described as a brief LOC without loss of posture - ANSWER-
Absence seizure(petit mal)
This type of seizure is described as an abrupt loss of muscle tone, sudden collapse
and is sometimes known as a "drop attack" - ANSWER-Atonic seizure
This type of seizure is described as brief muscle contractions that usually occur at
the same time on both sides of the body - ANSWER-Myoclonic seizures
This type of seizure is described as a sudden LOC and loss of organized muscle
tone - ANSWER-Tonic-clonic seizure
Signs and symptoms of a CVA - ANSWER-aphasia, confusion or coma, convulsions,
incontinence, vision change, headache, dizziness or vertigo and ataxia
, Treatment of a headache - ANSWER-Treatment in the prehospital setting is mostly
supportive however a full history should be obtained and a full neurological exam
should be performed. Most headaches can be managed with analgesics
Treatment of a delusional patient - ANSWER-Treatment is aimed at correcting the
underlying physical disorder to reduce anxiety. Sedatives may be required to
manage the PT.
Signs and symptoms of a black widow spider bite - ANSWER-Muscle cramps and
spasms, abdominal rigidity and intense pain, pain in the muscles of the shoulders,
back and chest. Headache, dizziness, N/V, and edema of the eyelids
Signs and symptoms of a brown recluse spider bite - ANSWER-A lesion may be
surrounded by a red halo known as the "bull's eye,'' symptoms include fever chills
malaise N/V generalized rash and the development of hemolytic anemia.
Treatment of organophosphate poisoning - ANSWER-The drugs currently used as
antidotes include, atropine, pralidoxime chloride and diazepam or lorazepam.
The first drug of choice in an organophosphate poisoning - ANSWER-Atropine
should always be used first
What are physiological effects of hyperventilation? - ANSWER-Respiratory alkalosis,
which lowers PC02 and C02
Prehospital treatment for pneumonia - ANSWER-airway support, oxygen
administration, ventilatory assistance as needed, IV fluids to support B/P, and to thin
and loosen mucus, cardiac monitoring and sometimes bronchodilator drugs
Signs, symptoms, and history that indicate an abdominal aortic aneurysm -
ANSWER-
Treating a patient who overdosed on a tricyclic antidepressant drug - ANSWER-Per
medical direction, sodium bicarb may begin to reverse cardiac toxicity. Airway,
ventilatory and circulatory support; IV access, ECG monitoring.
Becks Triad signs - ANSWER-JVD, narrowing pulse pressure, hypotension and
muffled heart tones
Becks triad is associated with ___ - ANSWER-cardiac tamponade
cholecystitis is more common in which type of patient? - ANSWER-It is more
common in women age 30-50
How will pancreatitis present? - ANSWER-Severe epigastric pain radiating from the
mid-umbilicus to the patients back and shoulders , nausea, vomiting and in severe
cases the patient has fever, tachycardia, and signs of generalized sepsis and shock.
